Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

G95.128

Description

Small purse of beads stitched to plain weave cotton foundation, forming design with a vine in 2 shades of green with red and pink florets across the top, a row of odd sky-blue paisley buta-like motifs across the bottom, and rows of yellow dots across opalescent field; narrow yellow band across base. Lined with small-checked brown/green/white silk taffeta. Narrow brass frame stamped with orderly vine in low-relief; standard tiny pin-like catch.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1835

Dimensions

Width

2-3/4 in

Length

4 in